Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka got her French Open campaign up and running with an emphatic victory.

Roland Garros sent Rafael Nadal off with a touching ceremony, including a footprint that will stay on Court Philippe Chatrier forever.

The opening day of this year's Roland Garros will stay remembered for a heartfelt ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The organizers of the clay Major honored Rafael Nadal, the most decorated player in tournament's history.

The second of tennis' Grand Slam events gets underway on May 25 with the start of the French Open. The clay-court tournament is one where a slower surface speed puts an emphasis on the ability to win extended rallies and play off the baseline rather than relying on a dominant serve.

Rafael Nadal was honoured with an emotional tribute at Roland Garros on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the venue of his 14 French Open titles. Tennis legends Federer, Djokovic, and Murray joined fans to celebrate his legendary career.

Rafael Nadal last won the title in 2022 and played his final match on the Paris clay last year when he was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the first round.

Rafael Nadal, the 'King of Clay,' received a heartfelt farewell at Roland Garros, marking his retirement with a special ceremony. The emotional event

Retired Tennis great Rafael Nadal couldn't control his emotions as he was paid a touching tribute at the Roland Garros 2026 on May 25 (Sunday) at the Philippe-Chatrier court. With a video getting played to pay tribute to a glittering French Open career and the spectators clapping,

Rafael Nadal, who will turn 39 on June 3, holds a career record of 112-4 at Roland Garros. The run even includes a 14-0 record in finals.